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Bachelor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Worcester, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is a four-year on-campus bachelor programme in the Department of Biology & Earth Science and Department of Chemistry at Otterbein University.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply concepts and methods in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in outcomes cover lab safety
Experimental design. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Biotech companies
Hospitals
Research facilities
Graduate study in medicine
Pharmacy
Veterinary medicine
Physician assistant and genetic counselling

Curriculum

Combines chemistry and biology with a focus on molecular life processes. Requires a research project through a lab course or independent study
Outcomes cover lab safety
Experimental design
Interpreting data and critically reading primary papers. Internship and summer research experiences are encouraged.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school completion with transcripts for the last three years
Holistic review
No minimum grade published
Two recommendation letters
SAT/ACT optional.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion with transcripts covering the last three years, Applicants who are not US citizens or permanent residents

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 85
Duolingo 120
PTE Academic 61

Documents you’ll need

Passport Copy
Academic Transcripts
Qualification Certificates
English Proficiency Evidence If Required
Proof of Financial Support
Supporting Immigration Documents If Applicable

How to apply

Review the program admission requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic records and any program-specific documents. Complete the official application and submit the requested supporting documents. Provide language proficiency evidence if required. Pay any applicable official application fee. Review the admissions decision and arrange visa documents if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$62,070, $63,210 USD
Application fee	$60 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Main campus, Worcester
Faculty or school	College of Arts and Sciences
Department	Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants, Award amounts, Conditions and program eligibility require confirmation.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
62 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.